Ms. Allen’s Reading Corner

MONDAY:

Warm Up: Complete word puzzle on overhead.
Classwork: Introduce and explain vocabulary units and weekly procedures. Guidelines and word lists were distributed in class. The vocabulary #1 written assignment is as follows:
Your parents have sent you to a boarding school far, far away. After having been there for 2 weeks, you write you parents a letter […]

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MONDAY:

Warm Up: Turn to page 482. What do you predict this story will be about? Look at the story’s title and pictures. Look at the quotations that have been pulled from the story. Now write three sentences about your predictions.
Classwork: Introduce and read “Ransom of Red Chief” (482-491) in literature book. Take “Check Test” over […]

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MONDAY:

Warm Up: List at least 20 things that come to mind when you think of Westerns. Number the items you list.
Classwork: Read “Wine on the Desert” (220-225) in the old blue literature book.
Homework: Continue working toward completion of your independent book report/project. Pay close attention to the details on the guidelines handout. DUE DATE: […]

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MONDAY:

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY!
TUESDAY:

Warm Up: Charlie wanted more than anything to be smart. He was even willing ot take great risks. If success were guaranteed, what would you change about yourself? your life? Explain. (1/2 pg. min.)
Classwork: Take story quiz over part 1 of “Flowers for Algernon.” Discuss the story. (8.1.spi.6,7,11,12,18,24,25) Begin watching […]

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